PARADISE OF THE NORTHWEST
WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
Fourth of July bursting with fun
Fireworks in Waconia on the Fourth of July is as American as hot dogs , apple pie , and baseball .
Reflecting over beautiful Lake Waconia each year is a spectacular fireworks display . The tradition , which has been going strong for nearly 40 years , allows Waconia to boast that it ’ s one of only a few communities in the entire metro are that not only has a great fireworks display but also one that spectators can enjoy by boat or by land .
The credit for the show goes to Waconia Pyrotechnics . A core group of licensed pyrotechnics from the community give up their Fourth of July to fire off the show each year . It ’ s an all-day process to load up this impressive show .
At dusk , the fireworks are shot up into the air to the delight of the crowds , which can number 10,000 to 15,000 people from Waconia and neighboring communities . People will line the shores of Lake Waconia to see the fireworks , which are shot off in dramatic fashion over the lake from the Lake Waconia Regional Park . Many spectators watch the show from their boats , while others pick spots at Lake Waconia Regional Park , the In Towne Marina , Lola ’ s Lakehouse , Island View Gold Course , along Main Street , and other favorite spots .
The fireworks are free to watch thanks to the hard work of the members of the Lake Waconia Fireworks committee , a 501c4 non-profit group that is administered by the Waconia Chamber of Commerce . The Chamber raises money through generous donations from the presenting sponsor , the Waconia Lions Club , along with the generosity of the Waconia business community , citizens at large , civic organizations , and the Chamber itself .
If you would like to donate to the Fourth of July Fireworks show in Waconia , send checks to Lake Waconia Fireworks at 209 S Vine Street , Waconia , MN 55387 or using the Venmo app @ WaconiaFireworks .
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